Job summary The Memory Assessment Service in Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation provides assessment and treatment to people living with dementia or suspected dementia. We are looking for a passionate, highly motivated individual that is an effective communicator, and with considerable experience in the role they are applying for, or experience in assessment of people with dementia.This post will work alongside the local complex care multi-disciplinary community teams, these form an essential part of the pathway from early diagnosis.The post is supported by the Dementia and Older People's Mental Health team, the Primary Care Practitioners, Occupational Therapist and the Dementia liaison nurse providing care for people across the pathway. Main duties of the job We are looking for highly motivated individual, who is passionate about working in this field and who are looking to join an innovative service delivering high quality safe and effective care, that people who use it, say is good. You will be a qualified professional and have experience of working with people with dementia and be able to manage a caseload placing the person at the centre of care in a rewarding but busy role. The ability to work in partnership with carers/family members and services in the community is essential. We will provide you with management and clinical supervision and the opportunity to develop your skills in this area of work through training and development. To provide specialist nursing skills, knowledge and expertise in the assessment, care and management of people with a suspected dementia / dementia to support the Consultant, GP and other primary care teams. About us We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability. We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK. Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff. We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner. Just over 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services. Date posted 10 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 201-25-038 Job locations Bolitho House Laregan Hill Penzance TR18 4NY Job description Job responsibilities To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents. Job description Job responsibilities To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Current professional registration - NMC, Professional qualification - RMN, RGN Evidence of continued professional development Previous Post graduate qualification relevant to specialism Experience Essential Recent substantial experience of working with people with dementia post qualification Experience in undertaking cognitive assessments without direct supervision Previous experience of mentoring students Desirable Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency environment Skills Essential Proven leadership, organisational, prioritising and team working Person Specification Qualifications Essential Current professional registration - NMC, Professional qualification - RMN, RGN Evidence of continued professional development Previous Post graduate qualification relevant to specialism Experience Essential Recent substantial experience of working with people with dementia post qualification Experience in undertaking cognitive assessments without direct supervision Previous experience of mentoring students Desirable Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency environment Skills Essential Proven leadership, organisational, prioritising and team working Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address Bolitho House Laregan Hill Penzance TR18 4NY Employer's website https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)